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OBEISANCE are currently putting the finishing touches on "666 War!!! – Dec. 21 2012". The track list reads like this: ‘Emperor Of Gehenna’, ‘Witch Hunter’ (a tribute to SODOM drummer Chris "Witchhunter"), ‘Unleash The B-52’s’, ‘Goatdestroyer’ (a tribute to RAPED GOD666 drummer Saul "Goatdestroyer"), ‘Nuklear Desert Armaggeddon’, ‘Dec. 21 2012", ‘Akumulation Of Veneration’, ‘Stairway To Hell’ (a wordplay song on LED ZEP’s ‘Stairway To Heaven’), ‘666 War!!!’ and ‘Ritual Fuckslut’. It will be released on a record label to be announced. More info at www.myspace.com/obeisance
Detest Records has just released a tape featuring both sold out NECROWRETCH demos "Rising From Purulence" and "Necrollections". Within a couple of weeks, the band will hit the studio to record its first 7". This 7" will also be released on Detest Records in February 2012. More info on www.detestrecords.com
Dark Descent Records will release the CD follow-up to the twice-pressed "Sweet Blasphemies" cassette from East Coast’s HORRENDOUS. Entitled "The Chills", the new EP is targeted for a late November / early December release. You’ll find a sample track here. The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered by HORRENDOUS guitarist / vocalist Damian Herring (FATHER BEFOULED, UNDEAD CREEP, CORPSESSED, etc.) at Subterranean Watchtower Studios and features cover art from Raul Gonzalez Gonzalez (DECEASED, MORBUS CHRON, ATARAXY, etc.).
Brazilian Death Metal icons HEADHUNTER D.C. reveals the official tracklist of their fifth studio album, entitled "…In Unholy Mourning…": ‘Rotten Death Prayer’, ‘Dawn Of Heresy’, ‘Cursed Be Thou’, ‘Deny The Light’, ‘A Dream Of Blasphemy’, ‘Hail The Metal Of Death!’, ‘Into The Nightmare’ (THRASHMASSACRE cover), ‘Unexorcised (Haunting Your Exorcist)’, ‘In Unholy Mourning’ and ‘Lightless…’. "…In Unholy Mourning …" will be released in South America in the end of the second half of 2011 through a partnership between Eternal Hatred Records and Mutilation Records from Brazil. More info at www.myspace.com/headhunterdc
Costarican Death Metallers MUMMIFIED have just released their latest offering of Horror Death Metal called "Embalming The Nazarene", a full-length album that was released by the Russian label Nihil Art Records via Vomit In Silence Records, one of its sub divisions. The album presents 8 tracks of obscure and evil old school Death Metal, exhalting and glorifying the essence of what this music was meant to be in the early days. Packed within a full color cover artwork with band photos, lyrics and pro printed CDs the album announces what is comming from this horror quartet. The album is being distributed worlwide via Comatose Music, Horror Pain Gore Death Records, Hells Headbangers Records, Psycho Records, Cyclone Empire Records, Bestial Invasion Records and Deathgasm Records. More info at www.mummified.8m.com
New Jersey’s ABACINATE have made their return after a year-long hiatus following the tragic loss of vocalist Jason "Plunger" Sica. Rejoined by original vocalist Ian Neal, who appeared on the band’s full-length debut, "Ruination", ABACINATE is picking up right where they left off over a year ago. Denied the opportunity to tour in support of their last album, "Genesis", which was released earlier this year, ABACINATE is currently planning on hitting the road in the spring of next year. The band is also currently writing new material in preparation for their third full-length, which is expected to be released sometime next year. In the meantime, ABACINATE is currently streaming a selection of tunes on their Facebook page and a string of "return shows" set for this fall. More ABACINATE info at www.abacinate.net
Mexico’s ZOMBIEFICATION will release a five song EP entitled "Reaper’s Consecration" through Pulverised Records. Tracklisting: ‘Dead Today, Dust Tomorrow’, ‘Deathrides’, ‘Necrohell’, ‘I Am The Reaper’ and ‘We Stand Alone’. In an official statement from the band: "The Mexican Death Metal scene returns from the grave with one of its most promising bands: ZOMBIEFICATION. The new EP is entitled "Reaper’s Consecration" and was mixed and mastered at Necromorbus Studios (WATAIN, INTERMENT, DEMONICAL) in Sweden. "Reaper’s Consecration" is surely the band’s best work to date which comes after the highly-acclaimed "Midnight Stench". Also, this new release will be a co-operation between Chaos Records and our friends at Pulverised Records, which as you know, is one of the leading Extreme Metal labels in the world." The EP opener ‘Dead Today, Dust Tomorrow’ is now available at the Pulverised Records SoundCloud Page. More info at www.zombiefication.com
HOD are proud to announce the addition of Erika Tandy (MORGENGRAU, BRACAGLIA, ex – IGNITOR) as second guitarist. Known for her impressive vocal work running the gamut from neoclassical (AUTUMN TEARS) to traditional Heavy Metal (IGNITOR, BRACAGLIA), Erika is also a guitarist who fronts her own Death Metal unit, MORGENGRAU. "This was an opportunity I could not turn down," she says. "HOD is a first class band and brothers in arms. I’m honored to be a part of the band and ready to start the destruction!" HOD guitarist Carl "Necron" says "I have known Erika for some time and I know she is dedicated to Metal. She has a great attitude and ferocious playing style. We look forward to playing more shows and destroying more souls with her!" Erika will join the band next month when they take part in this year’s Goregrowler’s Ball, which runs November 18th – 20th in San Antonio, TX. HOD will perform on Saturday, November 19th. She will also take part in the recording of HOD’s second full-length album, "Book Of Worms" which is set to be recorded later this year. For more on HOD visit the band’s official Myspace or Facebook page.
Irish Black Metallers ETERNAL HELCARAXE have revealed the cover artwork and tracklisting for their Abyss Records debut, "Against All Odds". The album, which is due out later this year, is the follow up to the band’s 2010 EP "To Whatever End". Tracklisting: ‘Claim Your Place With The Gods’, ‘One Stands Still Here’, ‘Invictus’, ‘We Assist Death’, ‘Shadow Of The Wolf’, ‘As The Snow Gathers’, ‘Echoes Through Our Blood’ and ‘Against All Odds (All The Battles To Come – Part II)’. "Against All Odds" was recorded at Jam Studios in Kells, Ireland in August 2011. More info at www.eternalhelcaraxe.net
HEADHUNTER D.C.‘s new upcoming album "…In Unholy Mourning…" will be released in South America through a partnership between Eternal Hatred Records and Mutilation Records. The band’s fifth album, successor of "God’s Spreading Cancer…", will be released in the end of the second half of 2011. Vocalist Sérgio “Baloff” Borges says: "I am very anxious and excited about the release of our new opus, and I am also very optimistic about this unholy partnership between HEADHUNTER D.C., Eternal Hatred (whose name is in homage to us due to our song with the same title on the "…And The Sky…" album) and Mutilation Records in Brazil. We needed a strong coalition for the arrival of the 25th anniversary of the Death Cult in 2012 and to help us spreading the word the way we need, then I think we made the right choice. “…In Unholy Mourning…” comes to give continuity to our saga on behalf of the true Unholy Metal of Death, and as well as in all our albums, its songs accurately reflect our feelings regarding the brutal, heavy, morbid and dark Death Metal, the way it was meant to be. Stay tuned! Prepare to meet the unholy!!!”. HEADHUNTER D.C. started the process of booking dates for their next Brazilian / South American tour in support of "…In Unholy Mourning…”. More info at www.myspace.com/headhunterdc, puredeathcult@hotmail.com (HEADHUNTER D.C.), contato@msmetalpress.com, www.msmetalpress.com, (Eternal Hatred Records) and www.mutilationrecords.com.br (Mutilation Records). See a new photo from the "…In Unholy Mourning…" photo session here.
German Thrashers EXUMER have completed recording and mixing their new album, their first in 24 years, and are now negotiating a deal with various labels worldwide. The recording and mixing process, which lasted from June to October 2011, has exceeded the band’s timeframe for finishing the album but proved to be necessary in order to satisfy all parties involved. Producer, Waldemar Sorychta (GRIP INC., MOONSPELL, THERION etc.), and his production team worked with EXUMER on the final mix for nearly 3 months to ensure best results and elevate the recorded material to the next level. Vocalist Mem Von Stein comments: "This was by far the longest recording and mixing process EXUMER has ever been involved with. However, the results are stunning and we could not be happier with the final product. I believe that this album will perfectly bridge the spirit of the 1980s Thrash Metal records with today’s production techniques. We tried to stay true our style and what it represents in the greater scheme of guitar-driven music, without compremising on using the tools available to make the album sound as powerful as it can be." Visit: www.facebook.com/exumerofficial for additional information.
The new ARCHGOAT mini album, “Heavenly Vulva (Christ’s Last Rites)”, is streaming in its entirety at www.imperiumi.net until October 19, 2011. “Heavenly Vulva (Christ’s Last Rites)” was recorded between the July 07 – 09, 2011 and features six tracks. The front cover was painted by well known artist Chris Moyen. The tracklisting reads as follows: ‘Intro’, ‘Blessed Vulva’, ‘Penetrator Of The Second Temple’, ‘Goddess Of The Abyss Of Graves’, ‘Day Of Clouds’ and ‘Passage To Millennial Darkness’. The mini album was released in MCD format on October 14 (November 01 in North America) by Debemur Morti Productions. The 12" MLP and a new t-shirt will be out on October 28 and can be pre-ordered via the label’s websop at www.eitrin.com.
GRAVEHILL will be playing a couple of shows with IMPIETY in November. Due to scheduling conflicts with guitarists Hellfiend and BodyBag, GRAVEHILL has enlisted Henry Montoya and Erik Sneve of WITCHAVEN to fill the vacant guitar positions. Hellfiend and BodyBag will reconvene with GRAVEHILL on November 18th for the band’s appearance at the 5th Annual Goregrowler’s Ball in San Antonio, TX as well as a free show with EXHUMED back in southern California on November 21st. GRAVEHILL released their latest album "When All Roads Lead To Hell" on May 20, 2011 through Dark Descent Records. The vinyl edition is now available for pre-order through Chaos Records. This 12" LP is limited to 500 copies worldwide; 200 bronze colored with exclusive logo patch (die hard version) and 200 classic black. Vinyl orders will ship after October 20, 2011. Pre-orders are available here. German maniacs can order "When All Roads Lead To Hell" through www.fda-records.com. The album is also available for purchase via www.darkdescentrecords.com.
Swedish Death Metal veterans UNCANNY will enter the studio today to record two new songs scheduled to be released on an upcoming 7" through Dark Descent Records. These two tracks are the first new material from UNCANNY since 1994’s "Splenium For Nyktophobia" album. Those of you familiar with the band will notice that the album for this new material is the same line-up that appeared for a one-off appearance for the release of the Swedish Death Metal book. UNCANNY 2011: Jens Törnroos – vocals, Fredrik Norrman – guitars, Kennet Englund – drums, Johan Jansson – guitars and Mattias Norrman – bass. www.facebook.com/uncanny666, www.myspace.com/uncanny666, www.darkdescent.net
The upcoming MCD "Shattered Ante Mortem Illusions" from French old school Death Metallers AFFLICTION GATE will include the following 3 brand new songs: ‘Memories Of Battlefield’, ‘Aftermath: Curse’ and ‘Raven Never Again’. The first recording sessions started in August and the missing parts (bass, second rhythm guitars and solos) as well as the mix and mastering will hopefully be completed later this month. This time the band will collaborate with guests such as Eric Daniels (ex – ASPHYX and SOULBURN, GRAND SUPREME BLOODCOURT) and Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER, ex – EDGE OF SANITY, DEMIURG, BONE GNAWER…). The final result should be out in December 2011 through Metal Inquisition Records. A MLP version will follow later in 2012. In the meantime the band will perform live again, starting this month with gigs in France, Belgium and Holland with French Death Metal veterans MERCYLESS (their 3 demos from 1988-1990 have been re-released on a double CD entitled "In Memory Of Agrazebeth" through French Legion Of Death Records this year, including bonus live and rehearsal material). Check out our tour dates section for the exact dates. More info at www.myspace.com/afflictiongate and www.myspace.com/mercylessofficial
As the follow-up to their "Obsecrating The Global Holocaust" demo from April this year New Zealand’s HERESIARCH will release a six song EP entitled "Hammer Of Intransigence" through Dark Descent Records on Nevember 03, 2011. The vinyl treatment is being handled by SSP. All further info you may find at www.facebook.com/heresiarchcult or www.darkdescentrecords.com
Germany’s DEAD will be releasing their new full-length album "Hardnaked… But Dead!" on November 18, 2011 through F.D.A. Records. Album samples can already be checked out at www.youtube.com/watch?v=72LCdbPIYX0. "Hardnaked…But Dead!" will be released as a limited digipak CD (100 copies only + embroidered patch), jewelcase CD, digital download and t-shirt. Pre-orders are available now at www.fda-records.com. More info at www.dead-slaves.com, www.myspace.com/deadofficial